Boredom and It's the Little Things

Shhh!  Don't tell anyone, but I've been driving even though I haven't been officially "cleared" to drive.  Anyone who knows me, knows I usually follow the rules to a tee.  I always do what I am told. 

However, I am moving around so well and have stopped taking any medication that I know I am good to drive on my own. The surgery was on the left knee, so it's not even used during driving.  I drove to McDonald's with Herb last Sunday just as a test drive and I did fine.  So, I've since driven twice to outpatient therapy with no issues whatsoever.

I'm using a cane, but only when I go outside.  Indoors I'm moving around on my own.  I'm still sleeping in the recliner, it seems the best place to get the most rest.  I'll try the bed again in a few days.  Macey, our 4 year old cat, still sleeps next to me every night.  Once in awhile, Sedona, one of our other cats stops by around 2 am and pats my arm looking for some petting.  I give in to her for awhile, but then I gently shoo her away.

I caught Finn sleeping in an old chair across from me one night.  This is the first time I've seen him in this chair.  This used to be the chair where 3 of our dogs would snuggle together years ago:  Pretzel, Bandit and Willow.

Our air conditioner went out last week, so we had installers here all day this Wednesday.  While I went to therapy Herb was home with the installers.  When I got home, then Herb had to go to work.  My biggest issue was making sure Misty, our brave cat, wouldn't slip out the front door with them going in and out so much.  I was glad when they finally left at 6:30.  I was worn out.  However, they will have to return some time next week to finish installing the heating element etc.  They are a bit back logged with other customers having cooling problems.  They said their work next week should only be a half a day...I hope so.

My big accomplishment for today?  Cutting my big toenail on my left foot!  I have long legs, so my foot is pretty far from my eyes.  It's hard enough to bend over and get to the toe, but when you need new glasses and can't see what you're doing, that's a whole different issue.  However, I got it done without cutting off my toe!!  Woohoo!  It's the little things that count!

One last thought, I would like to thank the Gilmore Girls of Stars Hollow, Frazier Crane of Seattle, and Andy, Opie & Barney of Mayberry for keeping me entertained!  Boredom has been the worst part of being cooped up in the house.  I find myself dozing off all the time, and I hate it!!  It's not the medication because I'm not taking it anymore, it's just plain boredom.  Looking forward to going to church this weekend and who knows what else!